Embracing the Power of AI in Healthcare: A New Era in Prevention

We are living in one of the most exciting times in medicine. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we approach healthcare — detecting diseases earlier, customizing treatment plans and helping us to make data-driven decisions with greater precision than ever before. From diagnostics to patient engagement, AI is revolutionizing every stage of the healthcare journey, and here at The Prevention Center, we are proud to embrace this technology to deliver effective and precise healthcare. 

One of the most innovative tools we have been utilizing is Cleerly scans. Cleerly is an AI-powered platform that allows us to visualize and analyze plaque quantity and quality in the coronary arteries using a CT angiogram. This technology is a perfect complement to the Bale Doneen Method, which focuses on identifying and treating the root causes of cardiovascular disease. With Cleerly, we can see not just how much plaque is present, but also what type it is and exactly where it’s located.

This level of detail helps us assess your true coronary artery disease more accurately than some of the more traditional methods, such as coronary artery calcium scanning (CACS). While exciting, this technology does not replace our validated, reproducible and cost-effective annual imaging with carotid intima-media thickness analysis by CardioRisk Laboratories, but in certain cases it may provide helpful information for better understanding an individual’s disease progression or overall risk. 

Beyond heart health, AI is also making great strides in supporting lifestyle interventions — the foundation of chronic disease prevention. For instance, AI platforms (such as ChatGPT) can simplify tasks such as creating personalized meal plans based on medical history, nutrient needs and even genetics. When used in combination with your health care provider and nutritionist, AI tools can help take the guesswork out of healthy eating, offering sustainable plans that don’t break the bank or utilize all of your precious time.

Similarly, AI tools can be used to create customized exercise routines tailored to your specific goals, mobility level and available time. Whether you’re aiming to build strength, lose weight or manage blood sugar, AI can help optimize your efforts with minimal trial and error. Stay tuned in the future as we develop more class offerings around harnessing the power of AI for personalized lifestyle plans! 

Looking ahead, the future of AI in healthcare is upon us. We strive to harness the value of this technology with caution and excitement. AI is only as valuable as the information it is given. Over the past 25 years, we have been developing precise, individualized treatment plans that have been proven to identify, stabilize and regress arterial disease. We envision AI will continue to make our care delivery more streamlined and accessible. 

We are deeply committed to integrating the latest, most effective technology in a way that enhances — NOT replaces — the human connection and clinical judgment that is so vital to optimal care. 

As we continue using the Bale Doneen Method as our foundation, we will also continue to embrace cutting-edge AI tools to support our mission: preventing disease before it starts and giving you the best possible chance at a long, healthy life. Thank you for trusting us with your care. We are honored to be your partners in prevention.